Online Law Degree in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

LLM in Cyber Law and Data Privacy

Drexel University Kline School of Law’s online LLM in Cyber Law and Data Privacy fills a knowledge gap for lawyers looking to expand their familiarity with this rapidly-growing area. Offering a uniquely specialized look at the world of cybersecurity and data privacy, the goal of the program is to help you build advanced knowledge of the industry and establish yourself as an expert in the field.

What is an LLM in Cyber Law & Data Privacy?

A Master of Law, or an LLM, is a secondary degree for those who have earned their Juris Doctor (JD) or international equivalent. It lets you specialize in a specific area or topic of law. In this case, Drexel’s online LLM helps you gain advanced knowledge of the world of cybersecurity and data privacy, focusing on topics like EU data privacy and internet law. An online LLM in Heath Care and Pharmaceutical Compliance is also available.

LLM in Cyber Law & Data Privacy Online Program Features

• Elective courses let you tailor your degree to specific fields such as health care, finance, or higher education
• Program can be completed on a full or part-time basis
• Completely online format means you can learn around your busy schedule
• Option to complete a thesis
• Utilize the Kline Graduate Programs Virtual Career Office which is dedicated to helping you reach your career goals via access to job postings, a virtual career classroom, and one-on-one coaching with faculty and alumni
• Beginning in the Fall of 2022, the Kline School of Law’s fully online degree and certificate programs will be offered on the 10-week Quarter system and will no longer be offered on the 14-week Semester system. Students who start before Fall 2022 will transfer their credits to the quarter program. For questions, please contact lawadmissions@drexel.edu.

Kline School of Law Rankings

Drexel’s Kline School of Law was ranked a Tier 1 law school by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). This ranking places the school in the top three percent of ABA-accredited law schools when it comes to privacy law curriculum.

Archived Webinar

• Online Open House: LLM Programs

What Can I Do With a LLM in Cyber Law & Data Privacy?

Graduating with an LLM in Cyber Law and Data Privacy will prepare you for a job practicing law in the fields of cybersecurity and information privacy, or any area that deals with high-value or confidential information. Lawyers with LLM degrees can be found working at law firms, for the government or as in-house counsel at corporations. The program will also prepare you to work in compliance departments and other areas related to cybersecurity.

How Much Can I Earn In Cybersecurity Law?

Salaries can vary based on organization and location, but graduates of Drexel’s online LLM in Cyber Law and Data Privacy can look to these median incomes to get an idea of the salaries they can command with this degree.

*2017 figures via Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*Net

What is the difference between an MLS, JD, and LLM?

Though a JD, an LLM, and an MLS (Master of Legal Studies) may seem similar, there are some differences. A Juris Doctor (JD) program provides students with a general understanding of the law. Graduates are allowed to practice law in the United States after passing a state bar examination and earning a law license. An LLM degree is an advanced, specialized degree for those who already hold a JD or international degree that allows you to practice law. An LLM focuses on a more specific area of the law, providing you with the skills and knowledge to become an expert in that area. An MLS is a master’s degree that provides a solid working knowledge of the law and focuses on areas such as compliance, legal research and analysis, risk management, ethics and professional standards. Earning an MLS does not allow you to practice law.

What are the Requirements for an LLM in Cyber Law & Data Privacy Program?

If you are a domestic student interested in the LLM in Cyber Law & Data Privacy, you will need to have earned a JD from an ABA accredited law school. International students must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or its equivalent. Learn more.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits

The Kline School of Law is the only law school in Pennsylvania accredited by PACLE (Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education) to provide distance learning CLE credits. Lawyers admitted to practice in Pennsylvania who take online graduate level or advanced degree courses at Kline may claim CLE credit as permitted by PACLE regulation 5(f) governing Credit for Law School and Graduate Level Courses.

Drexel's 10,000 Hours Podcast: Jim Goepel

Be honest, when's the last time you thought about how safe your personal information was online? Jim Goepel, an adjunct professor at Drexel, explains how to protect yourself online (and begs you to please, please, change your password every once in a while).

Related Programs

• Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity & Information Privacy Compliance
• LLM in Health Care and Pharmaceutical Compliance
• Master of Legal Studies with a concentration in Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance

Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program. State restrictions may apply to some programs.